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FM03 OTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

212,002 mi
Last recorded212,002 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 212,002 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 205,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 198,791 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 198,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 192,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 184,838 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 184,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 178,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 169,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,779 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 158,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 152,030 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 152,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,007 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 140,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,320 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 112,352 miles

n/s and os rear bumpstops deteriating

Fail 9 May 2012 112,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and os rear bumpstops deteriating

Pass 3 May 2011 99,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,065 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 May 2009 75,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,958 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,789 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FM03 OTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 OTX registered?

FM03 OTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 OTX safe to buy?

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